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Currency/Credit Cards
The currency of Guadeloupe is the Euro, which currently exchanges at roughly US$1 = €0.70.
US dollars and travellers’ cheques are accepted in payment for hotel bills and in tourist areas. Credit cards are also widely accepted however if you plan to explore the island and get out of the town, be sure to take euros. Many hotels will exchange money, but at a inferior rate to the banks. There are numerous Exchange Bureaus in the main city centres of Pointe à Pitre, Basse Terre, Gosier and Saint François. |
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Departure Tax & Taxes
There is no departure tax from Pointe à Pitre (PTP) airport. |
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Electricity
The voltage in Guadeloupe is 220 AC and runs on 50 cycles, the same as in the French mainland. Electrical sockets on the island only take round pins so you will probably need to bring a French plug converter and possibly a transformer to use your electrical items. |
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Embassies & Consulates
There are no embassies or High Commissions in Guadeloupe and the closest political representation is generally in Barbados.
Canada
There is no resident Canadian government office in Guadeloupe. Canadians can obtain consular assistance and further information from the High Commission of Canada in Barbados, Bishop's Court Hill, St Michael, PO Box 404, Bridgetown, Barbados, t 1246 429 3550
United Kingdom
Honorary Consul, Guadeloupe, t 82 57 57
United States
American Consulate in Martinique, 14 rue Blenac, Fort de France, 76 rue Lazare Carnot, t 60 27 73 |
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